inquire

/ɪnˈkwaɪə/ /ɪnˈkwaɪɹ/

Meanings

verb

To ask (about something).

Examples :

"I'll inquire about the project deadline with my boss. "

communication language

verb

To make an inquiry or an investigation.

Examples :

"The student inquired about the upcoming history test to understand the material better. "

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verb

To call; to name.

Examples :

"The teacher inquired the student's name before assigning the seat. "

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Related Words

inquiry noun

/ɪnˈkwaɪəɹi/ /ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/

The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.

"The student's inquiry about the upcoming history test was answered by the teacher. "

assigning verb

/əˈsaɪnɪŋ/

To designate or set apart something for some purpose.

"to assign a day for trial"

investigation noun

/ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

"Despite thorough investigation, the perpetrator of the attacks remains unknown."

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

history noun

/ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/

The aggregate of past events.

"History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes."

deadline noun

/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/

A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.

"I must make this deadline or my boss will kill me!"

inquired verb

/ɪnˈkwaɪəd/ /ɪnˈkwaɪɹd/

To ask (about something).

"The student inquired about the deadline for the assignment. "

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

upcoming noun

/ˌʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/ /ʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/

The act of coming up.

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "